DutchMick Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I had this problem last year, anything under 4 degrees C and my Kawa ZX7R refuses to run properly. Won't pick up straight away at low revs and sounds like it should be working on a farm.In the spring I fiddled with the carbs, lifted the needles, put in bigger inlet valves thinking it needed more fuel. But as I've noticed this winter its the same as last year. I'm thinking it could be the main jet. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 this i due to carb icing mate... ya can get an additive to put in ya tank to help prevent this but it may not cure it.... all 7r's do this even mine, though it has the heated carbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 as faf says its carb icing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchMick Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks for the quick replies lads.So its got nothing to do with the fuel/air mix? DAMNIT! What the hell happens if someone living in Alaska buys a ZX, he can ride it 3 weeks a year?What kind of additive should I use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 i think the addative is called pro fst good luck in finding it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 ah here it is http://www.mandp.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=544454 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithg24 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Basic problem is that yer bike is a pile of crap......Yamaha my friend, trade it in for a Yamaha. You know it makes sense!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 You know you'll come over to the Dark Side eventually Keefy ... .... and it's much better then the "Farsyde" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Basic problem is that yer bike is a pile of crap......Yamaha my friend, trade it in for a Yamaha. You know it makes sense!! Yamaha make keyboards and Hi fi's why would anyone want to Play the Piano instead of riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchMick Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 This will probably start a discussion of universal proportions but I think everyone will agree with me when I say that the Kawa ZX7R is the most beautiful, gorgeous bike ever made, especially in black like mine. Please don't have a go at that Yammy rider, it's not right to mock the afflicted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 sorry i dont agree it has to be in green and purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 This will probably start a discussion of universal proportions but I think everyone will agree with me when I say that the Kawa ZX7R is the most beautiful, gorgeous bike ever made, especially in black like mine. Please don't have a go at that Yammy rider, it's not right to mock the afflicted hell yer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 This will probably start a discussion of universal proportions but I think everyone will agree with me when I say that the Kawa ZX7R is the most beautiful, gorgeous bike ever made, especially in black like mine. Please don't have a go at that Yammy rider, it's not right to mock the afflicted I think they're big fat ugly lard arses!! Is that the kinda thing you was after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 This will probably start a discussion of universal proportions but I think everyone will agree with me when I say that the Kawa ZX7R is the most beautiful, gorgeous bike ever made, especially in black like mine. Please don't have a go at that Yammy rider, it's not right to mock the afflicted Have to agree they're well tasty ...........Not quite in 916 territory ... but still very nishe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_ase Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I have the same problem with my 900 C1 went out to ace cafe the other weekend and i wouldve gotten back on a 125 quicker!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchMick Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Errrrrrrr Vicki are you describing me or my bike? Quite close on both actually. Frightening as we've never met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 any luck with the Pro FST yet? I use it as well. Are you really dutch? You're english is a bit too smooth (english mum or dad or something no doubt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchMick Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 any luck with the Pro FST yet? I use it as well. Are you really dutch? You're english is a bit too smooth (english mum or dad or something no doubt) Haven't found it yet, no time, just riding my pushbike to work at the moment, but it sounds good.I'm english, lived here 15 years, speak perfect dutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 ah OK hoi in that case. The dutch generally put their bikes away in winter as it gets too cold I understand. Just thinking aloud, maybe there is less of that stuff in the shops then. Ik ben nederlandse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithg24 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Kawasaki's as ridden by the mentally bewildered.......albeit in a chug chug kind of fashion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchMick Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Kawasaki's as ridden by the mentally bewildered.......albeit in a chug chug kind of fashion! And Yamahas ridden by musical souls, do you still get a free drum set with every R1 or was it the other way round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 TOOOOOOOO SHHHHAYYYYYYYYY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Kawasaki Mulehttp://www.kawasakimule.org/images/products/2006/kawasaki-mule-610-camo.jpgIN GREEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchMick Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 The new R1. Just love the colours, how the black plays off the white, looks fast too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithg24 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hey Mick, I will have you know, my organ still works pretty damn well given half a chance and its over half a century old!! I wish I had some free drums when I got my R1!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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